Diplomatic tensions between the UAE and Iran complicated India’s efforts to draft a unified joint statement during the recent BRICS meeting in Delhi. Consequently, India issued a 'Chair’s Statement' to reflect the diverse topics discussed rather than a single, comprehensive joint declaration.

Deeply polarised deputy FMs meeting in Delhi spell trouble for India’s BRICS Presidency; as the language of a joint statement eluded diplomats, India issued a ‘Chair’s Statement’ that reflected the subjects discussed